In deep water:
Department of Biology researchers take on the challenge of protecting our most precious resource
The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in Biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.
Recent news from the Department of Biology
A Nevada first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit established
Nevada becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats
Algal blooms an emerging threat to clear lakes worldwide
University of Nevada, Reno part of comprehensive study
Take photos of the organisms you see anywhere in Nevada, post them to iNaturalist, and experts will help you identify which species you observed!
In memory of Patricia Berninsone
Associate Professor Patricia Berninsone passed away in early January 2019. To read more about her life and impact on the Department of Biology as well as contribute to a scholarship in her honor, you can visit the Patricia Berninsone Memorial Scholarship site linked to below.